Registered Nurse - Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS)
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Registered Nurse Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS)
Dunedin Hospital
Salary Band - $79,304 to 103,630 pa pro-rata + KiwiSaver
Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
Part time 0.8 FTE 32 hours per week
Fixed term / Secondment until March 2025
Mō te tūranga About the role
Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS) provide a 24 / 7 urgent triage and crisis assessment service in a variety of locations for people experiencing mental health issues.
This is an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to become part of the team at the Emergency Psychiatric Service.
Some acute ward experience or community crisis experience would be preferable for this position.
Mōu ake About you
As a registered nurse with recent experience working in mental health you will be able to put your knowledge and skills to good use assisting the team to provide emergency mental health assessments.
You must be Registered with the New Zealand Nursing Council, hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate which allows you to work in mental health and be eligible to live and work in New Zealand.
The successful candidate will be a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) or you will receive specialist Duly Authorised Officer (Mental Health Act 1992 and amendments) training.
Remuneration for this is in addition to base salary.
Our ideal candidate will have :
a high standard of competence practice and performance
an enjoyment of the challenge of working with patients in this setting
dynamic and innovative team-oriented drive
a wish to join a service that is committed to high standards of practice
want to work in an environment that supports on-going learning and professional development
two plus years experience in a Mental Health setting; acute inpatient or community
Mō mātou About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Painga Benefits
Beautiful scenery and easy access to a multitude of out-door activities
Continuous support for career development
Subsidised gym membership, discounted health insurance and a range of retail discounts
If you’re thinking about or have ever thought about making the move, then now’s the perfect time! If you have the experience and skillset that we’re looking for, we’ll put you in touch with the right Mental Health service so you can find out more, and we can explore employment options with you.
I look forward to talking with you soon.
Mō mātou About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whānui Salary range
This role belongs to the NZNO Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 2 ($79,304 p.a) and Step 7 ($103,630 p.a) prorata of the Registered Nurse scale
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